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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,286.80, 33,364.60 and 16,469.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,286.80, 33,364.60 and 16,469.36 is: 24,655.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,286.80 : 33,364.60 = 16,469.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,286.80/33,364.60 = 16,469.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,286.80x = 33,364.60 × 16,469.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,286.80x = 549,493,608.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,493,608.66/22,286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.56

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